English–Korean

“asian” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongyangin

Example

그 사람은 동양인이에요.keu sa ra meun tong yang i ni e yo

That person is Asian.

Illustration for 동양인 (asian)

How to say “asian” in Korean

“Asian” in Korean is 동양인 (tongyangin).

A broad label for people connected with Asian regions and cultures.

Full entry for 동양인: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 동양인

공항에서 동양인 관광객을 많이 봤어요.kong hang e seo tong yang in kwan gwang gae geul ma ni pwa sseo yo

I saw a lot of Asian tourists at the airport.

Tips for using 동양인

  • Because this label covers many countries and cultures, a specific country or regional term gives more precision when the context calls for it.

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